Oxfam Australia CEO Dr Helen Szoke: The passing of the Act of Recognition Bill through the House of Representatives is an historic moment for Australia and marks a significant step towards a referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians in our country’s constitution. The Australian constitution entered into force in 1901 without input from Aboriginal or Torres […]
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to take part in events in support of the Close the Gap campaign, which aims to achieve health equality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians by 2030. Community groups, health services, schools and individuals around Australia already are registering online to hold a Close […]
As a relatively new Oxfam volunteer with the Brisbane campaigns team, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to go out into the field and actually make a difference working on the GROW campaign and raising awareness of the impact of land grabs on small scale food producers in some of the world’s poorest […]
After years on the increase, food prices in Australia have recently been falling, according to New Limited analysis published on 7 January. Among the key factors, researchers cited the ‘nomalising’ of fruit prices after their sudden rise following natural disasters in Queensland and Victoria. Sadly, this reassuring news came before the record heat wave claimed […]
By Tabitha Laffernis via 3things Dressed like a ninja in lavender Nikes and armed with an arsenal of plastic bags and dishwashing gloves, I was waiting for nightfall. In my living room were three of my closest friends, and we were brainstorming code names. She-Wolf, Raven and Lara Croft were all suggested, but we eventually […]
Sold signs have been placed next to iconic land marks in several cities around the world, as Oxfam calls for action to stop land grabs in developing countries. Big land deals are tearing whole communities apart, leaving people hungry and homeless. It’s big business at a big cost. But the World Bank has the power […]
Today, Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered the fifth annual report on progress to Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Alongside this, the Close the Gap coalition released its Shadow Report, keeping Government to account on this progress. While all parties have voiced support for health equality, now is the time to demonstrate how […]
As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Oxfam is hosting this special forum and photo exhibit looking at the local and global dimensions of food security. Lou Pardi to MC discussion, panelist include Elaine Montegriffo, SecondBite CEO, Clancy Moore, Oxfam Australia’s GROW Campaign Coordinator, and more to be announced! Oxfam’s GROW campaign aims […]
On a bright sunny Saturday morning in Perth, cheered on by a crowd of Make Poverty History supporters, Matt Napier Kicked off on his epic 4 400km journey across Australia bouncing an Aussie Rules footy. Matts aim is to raise awareness of global poverty and encourage both major political parties to keep their commitment to […]
Interested in an adventure that helps those in the greatest need around the world? Want a challenge where you can help Oxfam in their fight against poverty and injustice? Well here is your chance. In February Oxfam Australia along with 6 other organisations are coming together to give you and your friends the opportunity to […]
